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A lack of social housing is contributing to a rise in early childhood poverty, according to researchers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 September 2021

Families with young children face huge rise in poverty, research warns

The Scouts are launching Squirrels groups for pre-school children in 200 areas. Image: Scouts

News 9 September 2021

Scouts rolls out Squirrels programme for pre-school children

Pre-school children lost a fifth of their time at nursery over the past year. Image: Lucie Carlier

News 8 September 2021

Reception pupils ‘least school ready for generations’ due to pandemic, warns charity

The programme will fund training for early years staff to help children develop literacy skills. Image: AdobeStock

News 6 September 2021

DfE extends early years training scheme to boost children's literacy

Other 1 September 2021

Early years – Children's Workforce Guide to Qualifications and Training

Latest statistics show a fall in the total number of childcare providers in England. Picture: Adobe Stock

Analysis 31 August 2021

Briefing: Childcare funding dispute

Childcare settings have been forced to close due to the app. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 August 2021

Parents in deprived areas 'struggling with childcare'

State-funded nurseries will be given carbon dioxide monitors, DfE has said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 August 2021

Early years settings and special schools to benefit from ventilation plan

Funded childcare policies are widening the attainment gap, charities have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 August 2021

Poorest children ‘locked out’ of early years education, Sutton Trust warns

Family Hubs will offer services including childcare and early help. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 August 2021

Family Hubs scheme receives £20m boost

The Sure Start scheme improved children's health in their teenage years, new analysis shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 August 2021

Sure Start: Major research reveals long-term health benefits of programme

Yusaf: We are fooling ourselves if we believe discrimination doesn't exist in Scotland

News 11 August 2021

Scottish Health Secretary launches legal action over nursery ‘discrimination’ claims

Family hubs are designed to help families access support, according to DfE documents. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 August 2021

Peers urge joint Spending Review bid to support vulnerable children

The EYA submitted a Freedom of Information request to government. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 August 2021

EYA alerts regulator over DfE ‘refusal’ to release funding information

Children missed out on play during the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 4 August 2021

Key resources to support play in children